Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Stuffed Peppers are a healthy and delicious weeknight meal that everyone will love! They use a few key ingredients to create a savory dish, and can be customized with whatever you have on hand.
Servings 5 Large Peppers
Ingredients
- 5 medium Bell Peppers assorted colors
- 1/2 large Onion diced
- 3 links Italian Sausage casing removed (can use mild or hot)
- 1 c White or Basmati Rice
- 1 c Strained Tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp each dried Parsley and Basil if you have fresh that is good too!
- 1/4 c shredded Parmesan Cheese +more for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Prepping your Peppers
- Wash peppers and, using a sharp knife, cut off the tops (about 1/2")
- Remove the seeds and membrane of the pepper using a small paring knife, being careful not to puncture the pepper itself (if you do that is OK your rice will prevent too much stuffing from seeping out)
- Dice up your pepper tops (not including the stems)!
Cook the Rice and Filling
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Cook rice according to package and set aside
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil a medium pan and add in diced peppers and onions and saute for 2 mins
- Add in Sausage and spices and cook until browned (about 5 mins)
- Add your strained tomatoes and simmer for 3 mins, stir in parmesan, salt and pepper and remove from heat
Assembling your Stuffed Peppers
- Place empty peppers in a shallow dish, try to keep them close together so they don't fall over in the oven
- Start by stuffing them with rice until they are about 3/4 full
- Fill the remaining portion of your pepper with your sausage mixture
- Top with grated parmesan
Notes
If you like your peppers a little softer you can steam them for 3 minutes in the microwave first before assembling. Simply place them top down on a plate and cover loosely with plastic wrap, cook for 3 mins and then go on to stuffing!!